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Wales Online
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Stevie Wonder at Blackweir live updates as roads close in Cardiff and fans get ready to see music icon's first gig in Wales for 50 years
Stevie Wonder is the last act to grace the stage at Cardiff's brand new Blackweir Live venue this summer, and we're on the scene bringing you all the information you need to get ready - or enjoy from afar if you don't have a ticket. As city centre roads close around the Castle, Bute Park and Civic Centre, we'll bring you the build up for the show, one of only three outdoor dates for the global superstar in the UK in 2025. Traffic is expected ahead of final gig of Blackweir Live, as Stevie bring his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital, and we'll keep you updated on the conditions of the roads. The gig series, which has seen Noah Kahan, Alanis Morrissette and Slayer perform on Bute Park's Blackweir has been met with praise and criticism. You can read why people love it here, and about the cons of the gigs series here. Many people have been left frustrated by the traffic caused by the gigs as there are many road closures in place. This is the same for Stevie Wonder, when he performs at Blackweir Live on Wednesday, June 9.
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Stevie Wonder stage times at Blackweir Live
Stevie Wonder stage times at Blackweir Live Music icon Stevie Wonder is bringing his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital on Wednesday, July 9. Here's what songs to expect The US singer has notched up 49 Top 40 singles, 32 number ones and has sold over 100 million records worldwide over the years (Image: 2024 Getty Images ) For the fourth and final gig of Blackweir Live, which has caused mixed opinions across Cardiff - you can read why people love it here and the cons of the gigs series here, music icon Stevie Wonder is bringing his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital on Wednesday, July 9. This is one of the few outdoor venue stops on the five-date 2025 UK tour, and anticipation is high for his Welsh gig, as the star last performed in Wales over 50 years ago. An American-Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician, Stevie is one of popular music's most celebrated and prominent figures. He has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 Number One singles, and worldwide sales of more than 100 million units to date. Stevie has won 25 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Meanwhile, his iconic album, Songs In The Key of Life, is archived in the USA's National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, for its cultural, historic and aesthetic significance. With high expectations, fans will want to ensure they do not miss anything important during the three-plus-hour show. As a result, we've got the inside scoop on when the support acts will play and what Stevie's setlist will likely look like. What are the stage times for Stevie Wonder? Gates will open at 5pm for the gig, which is expected to end at 10.30pm. Corinne Bailey Rae - 6pm to 9pm Stevie Wonder - 7.30pm to 10pm What is Stevie Wonder's set list for Blackweir Live? US musician Stevie Wonder performing on stage (Image: AFP or licensors ) Stevie has been performing some live dates this summer already, the last being at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. While we can't say 100% that these are the songs he'll sing when he's playing the Welsjr, they give us a good idea. We are expecting Stevie's amazing set to look something like this: Love's in Need of Love Today As If You Read My Mind Master Blaster (Jammin') Higher Ground You Are My Sunshine Everybody Is A Star Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing My Cherie Amour Overjoyed Stranger on the Shore of Love Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) Contusion If You Really Love Me Lately Golden Lady I Can Only Be Me Living for the City Sir Duke I Wish Isn't She Lovely Ebony and Ivory Do I Do I Just Called to Say I Love You Supersition Multi-award-winning Corinne Bailey Rae, who released her most recent album, Black Rainbows, in 2023, is the main support act. She will take to the stage at 6 p.m. and finish at 9 p.m. The British singer and songwriter is best known for her 2006 single "Put Your Records On", and you do not want to miss what's likely to be a fantastic set. At her most recent show at Lytham St Annes, England, this is what her setlist looked like: Been to the Moon Closer Breathless Is This Love (Bob Marley & The Wailers cover) Till It Happens to You The Blackest Lily (with guitar solo) He Will Follow You With His Eyes New York Transit Queen Earthlings Put Your Records On (extended) Like a Star Ticket advice for entering Blackweir Live All Blackweir tickets are mobile entry, so your phone is your ticket. You must download your tickets before heading to the festival site. Follow the instructions below before leaving for your event to ensure that your tickets can be scanned for entry, regardless of the venue's connectivity. 1. Download or update the latest version of the Ticketmaster app for your phone. 2. Find your order in My Events. 3. View your tickets by tapping View Barcode. Once you have viewed your tickets in the Ticketmaster App, your ticket is automatically saved. Please ensure you do not log out of the app. Screenshots of your barcodes won't get you in. iPhone users cannot save their tickets to their digital wallet at this time. Android users are welcome to save to their digital wallet. Can you still get tickets for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live? There are still tickets available for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. They start at £95.20 on Ticketmaster and you can buy them, here. Article continues below
Wales Online
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live road closures, parking, set list, support acts, stage times and more
For the fourth and final gig of Blackweir Live, which has caused mixed opinions across Cardiff - you can read why people love it here, and the cons of the gigs series here, music legend Stevie Wonder is taking to the stage. He will be bringing his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital. This one of only three outdoor dates for the global superstar in the UK in 2025. Stevie is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music. To date he has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 number one singles and worldwide sales of more than 100 million units. Stevie has won 25 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Meanwhile, his iconic album, Songs In The Key of Life, is archived in the USA's National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, for its cultural, historic and aesthetic significance. The star last performed in Wales over 50 years ago. In 1965, he performed at the Capitol Theatre at Cardiff city centre when he was just 14 years old, alongside the likes of The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and Georgie Fame, as part of the Tamla Motown Tour. The performer returned to Wales in 1971, where he once again performed at the Capitol Theatre alongside Martha and the Vandellas. In the 1980s he returned to Wales once more with a gig at The Vetch in Swansea in 1984. Here is everything you need to know about Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. When is Stevie Wonder performing at Blackweir Live? Stevie Wonder is performing at Blackweir Live on Wednesday, July 9. What times do gates open for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live and what are the set times? Gates will open at 5pm for the gig, which is expected to end at 10.30pm. Set times are not confirmed for Cardiff yet. However, his gig in Manchester this weekend ran for almost two-and-a-half hours, he does have an amazing backcatalogue! At the Co-op Live gig he went on stage at around 8.20pm. Site map and how to enter Blackweir Live (Image: Blackweir Live) Blackweir Live is located on Blackweir Fields, at the north end of Bute Park. There are many different entrances to the park which fans can then walk up to the entrance of Blackweir Live where they will show their tickets and go through security checks. There are two entrances on North Road, which will be closed, one right near the entrance to Blackweir Live and one further south where Corbett Road joins North Road. There is another entrance across Millennium Bridge, just before Sophia Gardens and one on Castle Street near the tea rooms. You can also enter from North Road, at the back of Cardiff Castle. Who is the support act for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live? (Image: Getty Images for The Recording A) Corinne Bailey Rae is the support act for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. She is best known for her 2006 single, Put Your Records On. She released her most recent album, Black Rainbows, in 2023. What is Stevie Wonder's set list for Blackweir Live? There is no confirmed set list for Alansis at Blackweir Live but here is what he performed in Manchester on Saturday, July 5. We are expecting Stevie's set to look something like this: Love's in Need of Love Today As If You Read My Mind Master Blaster (Jammin') Higher Ground You Are My Sunshine Everybody Is A Star Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing My Cherie Amour Overjoyed Stranger on the Shore of Love Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) Contusion If You Really Love Me Lately Golden Lady I Can Only Be Me Living for the City Sir Duke I Wish Isn't She Lovely Ebony and Ivory Do I Do I Just Called to Say I Love You Supersition Ticket advice for entering Blackweir Live All Blackweir tickets are mobile entry, so your phone is your ticket. You must download your tickets before heading to the festival site. Follow the instructions below before leaving for your event to ensure that your tickets can be scanned for entry, regardless of the connectivity at the venue. 1. Download or update the latest version of the Ticketmaster app for your phone. 2. Find your order in My Events. 3. View your tickets by tapping View Barcode. Once you have viewed your tickets in the Ticketmaster App, your ticket is automatically saved. Please ensure you do not log out of the app. Screenshots of your barcodes won't get you in. iPhone users cannot save their tickets to their digital wallet at this time. Android users are welcome to save to their digital wallet. Can you still get tickets for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live? There are still tickets available for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. They start at £95.20 on Ticketmaster and you can buy them, here. Information for children at Blackweir Live All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder (aged 18 or over). No unaccompanied under 18s are allowed on site. Children aged two and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival. Prams and pushchairs are not permitted. Will there be road closures for Stevie Wonder in Cardiff? City centre road closures will take place from 4pm to midnight for the concert. Castle Street throughout its length, from its junction with Westgate Street Duke Street and Kingsway North Road from its junction with Colum Road throughout to Boulevard De Nantes; Boulevard De Nantes at its junction with Park Place (Access for buses and taxis/residents will be managed to Greyfriars Road) Cowbridge Road East from Cathedral Road through to its junction with Westgate Street with access to Westgate Street being permitted. From 7am, access to part of the Civic Centre will be controlled throughout the day. Roads affected include: King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road. The right-hand turn from Colum Road into Corbett Road will also be suspended for the road closure times to permit and manage access to residents and businesses off Corbett Road. (Image: PA) Parking for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live There are no park and ride facilities available for the Blackweir Live events. Parking is available at the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens from 8am until midnight for £20 a day for cars and £30 a day for coaches. To get to the Civic Centre you can exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre. For Sophia Gardens parking exit junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) will also be available for those traveling by car. Train travel for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live Transport for Wales has confirmed that they will be closing the Cathays station after the event at 10pm for the safety of passengers. Access will remain for accessibility requirements only and for customers alighting. The Penarth Road car park at Cardiff Central station will be closed from 6am to midnight on the day of each event. Additional services and extra carriages to existing services will be put in place by Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales during the Blackweir Live events. A post-event queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central station by line of route, with Valleys at the rear and all other routes will be located at the front of Central Square. Bus travel for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live Bus services will be diverted while the city centre road closures are in place Please visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus routes. For Stagecoach services, please visit: Welcome to Stagecoach ( For Cardiff Bus services, please visit: For NAT services, please visit: National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual. Banned items and bag sizes Bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are not permitted. All bags are subject to a search so please avoid bringing one where you can. If you do need to store items lockers are available to pre book, here. Chairs are not allowed into the area for any of Blackweir 2025 concerts, including The Garden area. Picnic blankets can be brought into Blackweir but must only be placed at the back of the festival arena. Although you are unable to bring food and drink into the venue, you won't go hungry with a wide array of food and drink stalls inside the venue offering some of the most delicious cuisines. One sealed water bottle is permitted per person max 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water re-fill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let organisers know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Or contact them, here.
BBC News
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Stevie Wonder: Cardiff gig announced by legendary singer
Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder has been announced as the headline act in a series of outdoor gigs in Cardiff this summer. The 74-year-old will perform in the capital for the first time since the 1970s in a gig at Blackweir Fields, on the banks of the River Taff. The 25-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer will bring his Love, Light & Song show to the city on 9 performance is one of several at the new city centre venue this year, with Noah Kahan, Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette and Slayer also headlining. Oasis and Sir Tom Jones have also announced shows in the city over the summer. Wonder began as a Motown child prodigy in the 1960s, becoming one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th Peter Taylor said: "Stevie Wonder is without doubt a legend who, since the 1960s, has continued to amaze audiences everywhere with his talent."Cardiff is in for a treat with this concert and we can't wait to welcome such a huge global icon to this beautiful part of the world."Wonder's back catalogue of 32 number one singles includes For Once in My Life, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, I Just Called to Say I Love You, My Cherie Amour and Superstition.
